Melificent

Weekend Highlights

sat

fairlove

Saturday, as planned, the hubs and I along with some friends headed over to the Youth Fair. It was ridiculously hot & humid, but that didn’t stop us from eating a lot of fried food and taking an insane amount of photos (and video). I was surprised to see the Fair so empty. It felt like it was a weekday! But we didn’t complain, there were no lines and no large groups of obnoxious people. The highlights for me were the free petting zoo and corndogs. Later that day, we had our friends over for some beers, video games and a little ringlight action.

splitmel [Read more…]

Lovable Friday!

lovablefriday

1. El Sanchez Photoshoots
1. El Sanchez Photoshoots

Nothing describes a more perfect weekend than going out for a photoshoot with my husband. Although photography is just his hobby, he is extremely passionate about it (as well as talented). Even though sometimes I get embarrassed when posing out in public for his shots, I always tend to love the results when I finally relax and get comfortable. This weekend we’ll be heading to the Fair for a photoshoot with a bunch of friends. Can’t wait!

[Read more…]

Days with My Father

Credit: Phillip Toledano
Credit: Phillip Toledano

I was struggling with today’s post. I felt like I had nothing.
And then Augi told me to sit and read the following website: Days with My Father.

I sat down with my glass of water and definitely did not expect to feel what I did for the next 10 minutes. It was probably the strongest emotions I have felt in some time.

You see, Days with My Father chronicles Phillip Toledano‘s last few years with his father after his mother’s death through both (amazing) photos & journaling. What makes it especially heart wrenching is that his father suffers from short term memory loss, thus making a lot of life one big question mark. However, through these rough times, Toledano is able to connect with his father more than ever and gets the opportunity to really get to know him.

It is the most honest and beautiful thing I have seen in some time. At times, I could barely read because my vision was blurred with tears and seconds later, I was laughing. And the same can be said for life. All of ours. This beautifully tragic journey.

Please check this site out, but make sure you have tissues nearby.

Feeling a little MUSE-ical.

museroid

Warning: This is not an April Fools Joke.

I could barely contain myself (& still really can’t) yesterday when my best friend, Elsie, told me that Muse was going to be opening for U2 on select US dates. In fact, I was so shocked, I didn’t trust her. But sure enough, after a quick google search, there it was! My proof! And as if that wasn’t good enough, one of those select dates includes a Florida one (Tampa to be exact)! I literally jumped all around our office and hugged everyone. If you don’t believe me, just ask any of my coworkers. I looked like a nut. But this is a momentous occasion. If I remember my history right, I’m pretty sure Muse has only played Florida about 3-4 times in their entire career and unfortunately were either never announced as openers or headlined very small shows like the MTV Campus Invasion tour. Although I am no longer a huge U2 fan (prefer their old stuff), I will be buying tickets on Monday when they go on sale only to finally see one of my favorite bands live. To think, this love affair all began with an obsessive rented satellite radio almost two years ago.

[Read more…]

Music is my imaginary friend

melificentmix

It’s time for yet another mixtape! To my surprise, I was actually asked when I would be posting a new one which was super flattering. Again, nothing fancy. There was no specific theme in mind until I started compiling the songs together and realized it was going more in the mellow direction so I threw in a few what I like to call “dance dance” songs to liven it up a bit so you all don’t think I’m in a depressive funk or anything. I like to think of it as slowly building up and then closing out quietly. According to the hubs, this is the best way to compile a mixtape so let me know if he spoke the truth!

A Melificent Mix Vol. 3:
Music is My Imaginary Friend

[Mix Fun Fact:] I honestly think Third Eye Blind is the most underestimated band ever. If you’ve only heard Semi-Charmed Kind of Life, please download their other albums. Their lyrics are so powerful, but people just view them as a poppy one hit wonder band.